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  • A trapeze artist during her act at Gifford Circus, Marlborough, UK.
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  • A trapeze artist takes applause from the audience during her act in Gifford Circus, Marlborough, UK
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  • Performers during the finale at Gifford Circus, Marlborough, UK.
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  • Salim and Sulaiman Merchant, musicians and famous Bollywood music producers who produced the score for the show at work in their Mumbai studio<br />
<br />
The Merchants of Bollywood, An Indian theatrical dance musical, charts the history of the world's largest and most prolific film industry, and is loosely based on the showbusiness, Merchant family. Seen by over two million people worldwide, the show is homage to the world of Indian cinema.
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  • Salim and Sulaiman Merchant, musicians and famous Bollywood music producers who produced the score for the show at work in their Mumbai studio<br />
<br />
The Merchants of Bollywood, An Indian theatrical dance musical, charts the history of the world's largest and most prolific film industry, and is loosely based on the showbusiness, Merchant family. Seen by over two million people worldwide, the show is homage to the world of Indian cinema.
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  • Dancers in rehearsals for the Merchants of Bollywood in the Yash Raj Studios in Mumbai (Bombay), India<br />
<br />
The Merchants of Bollywood, An Indian theatrical dance musical, charts the history of the world's largest and most prolific film industry, and is loosely based on the showbusiness, Merchant family. Seen by over two million people worldwide, the show is homage to the world of Indian cinema.
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  • Dancers in the chorus line sleep between rehearsals for the Merchants of Bollywood in the Yash Raj Studios in Mumbai (Bombay), India<br />
<br />
The Merchants of Bollywood, An Indian theatrical dance musical, charts the history of the world's largest and most prolific film industry, and is loosely based on the showbusiness, Merchant family. Seen by over two million people worldwide, the show is homage to the world of Indian cinema.
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  • An actress is made up backstage during a rehearsal of the production of The Merchants of Bollywood in a studio in Mumbai, India<br />
<br />
The Merchants of Bollywood, An Indian theatrical dance musical, charts the history of the world's largest and most prolific film industry, and is loosely based on the showbusiness, Merchant family. Seen by over two million people worldwide, the show is homage to the world of Indian cinema.
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  • Actors relax backstage during rehearsals for the Merchants of Bollywood in the Yash Raj Studios in Mumbai (Bombay), India<br />
<br />
The Merchants of Bollywood, An Indian theatrical dance musical, charts the history of the world's largest and most prolific film industry, and is loosely based on the showbusiness, Merchant family. Seen by over two million people worldwide, the show is homage to the world of Indian cinema.
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  • Dancers in rehearsals for the Merchants of Bollywood in the Yash Raj Studios in Mumbai (Bombay), India<br />
<br />
The Merchants of Bollywood, An Indian theatrical dance musical, charts the history of the world's largest and most prolific film industry, and is loosely based on the showbusiness, Merchant family. Seen by over two million people worldwide, the show is homage to the world of Indian cinema.
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  • A dancer waits for her cue behind a prop in  rehearsals for the Merchants of Bollywood in the Yash Raj Studios in Mumbai (Bombay), India<br />
<br />
The Merchants of Bollywood, An Indian theatrical dance musical, charts the history of the world's largest and most prolific film industry, and is loosely based on the showbusiness, Merchant family. Seen by over two million people worldwide, the show is homage to the world of Indian cinema.
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  • An actor leaps during a dance routine at a rehearsal of the show The Merchants of Bollywood in Mumbai, Indai<br />
<br />
The Merchants of Bollywood, An Indian theatrical dance musical, charts the history of the world's largest and most prolific film industry, and is loosely based on the showbusiness, Merchant family. Seen by over two million people worldwide, the show is homage to the world of Indian cinema.
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  • Dancer Ashwini Iyer, 23 practices her routine at a rehearsal of the production of The Merchants of Bollywood in a studio in Mumbai, India<br />
<br />
The Merchants of Bollywood, An Indian theatrical dance musical, charts the history of the world's largest and most prolific film industry, and is loosely based on the showbusiness, Merchant family. Seen by over two million people worldwide, the show is homage to the world of Indian cinema.
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  • Dancer Ashwini Iyer, 23 practices her routine at a rehearsal of the production of The Merchants of Bollywood in a studio in Mumbai, India<br />
<br />
The Merchants of Bollywood, An Indian theatrical dance musical, charts the history of the world's largest and most prolific film industry, and is loosely based on the showbusiness, Merchant family. Seen by over two million people worldwide, the show is homage to the world of Indian cinema.
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  • An actress is pinned into her costume backstage at rehearsals for the Merchants of Bollywood in the Yash Raj Studios in Mumbai (Bombay), India<br />
<br />
The Merchants of Bollywood, An Indian theatrical dance musical, charts the history of the world's largest and most prolific film industry, and is loosely based on the showbusiness, Merchant family. Seen by over two million people worldwide, the show is homage to the world of Indian cinema.
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  • Dancer Ashwini Iyer, 23, backstage at a rehearsal of the production of The Merchants of Bollywood in a studio in Mumbai, India<br />
<br />
The Merchants of Bollywood, An Indian theatrical dance musical, charts the history of the world's largest and most prolific film industry, and is loosely based on the showbusiness, Merchant family. Seen by over two million people worldwide, the show is homage to the world of Indian cinema.
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  • Actor Arif Zakaria in rehearsal for The Merchants of Bollywood in a studio in Mumbai, India<br />
<br />
The Merchants of Bollywood, An Indian theatrical dance musical, charts the history of the world's largest and most prolific film industry, and is loosely based on the showbusiness, Merchant family. Seen by over two million people worldwide, the show is homage to the world of Indian cinema.
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  • Actors wait to be called for rehearsals for the Merchants of Bollywood in the Yash Raj Studios in Mumbai (Bombay), India<br />
<br />
The Merchants of Bollywood, An Indian theatrical dance musical, charts the history of the world's largest and most prolific film industry, and is loosely based on the showbusiness, Merchant family. Seen by over two million people worldwide, the show is homage to the world of Indian cinema.
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  • Two dancers relax between rehearsals for the Merchants of Bollywood below a Bollywood poster Yash Raj Studios in Mumbai (Bombay), India.<br />
<br />
The Merchants of Bollywood, An Indian theatrical dance musical, charts the history of the world's largest and most prolific film industry, and is loosely based on the showbusiness, Merchant family. Seen by over two million people worldwide, the show is homage to the world of Indian cinema.
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  • Dancers Ashwini Iyer, 23 and Aruna Baman, 22 talk at a rehearsal of the production of The Merchants of Bollywood in a studio in Mumbai, India<br />
<br />
The Merchants of Bollywood, An Indian theatrical dance musical, charts the history of the world's largest and most prolific film industry, and is loosely based on the showbusiness, Merchant family. Seen by over two million people worldwide, the show is homage to the world of Indian cinema.
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  • Writer and Director Toby Gough in rehearsals for the Merchants of Bollywood at the Yash Raj Studios in Mumbai (Bombay), India<br />
<br />
The Merchants of Bollywood, An Indian theatrical dance musical, charts the history of the world's largest and most prolific film industry, and is loosely based on the showbusiness, Merchant family. Seen by over two million people worldwide, the show is homage to the world of Indian cinema.
    sfe_060816_0354.jpg
  • Writer and Director Toby Gough in rehearsals for the Merchants of Bollywood at the Yash Raj Studios in Mumbai (Bombay), India<br />
<br />
The Merchants of Bollywood, An Indian theatrical dance musical, charts the history of the world's largest and most prolific film industry, and is loosely based on the showbusiness, Merchant family. Seen by over two million people worldwide, the show is homage to the world of Indian cinema.
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  • Nell Gifford and her horse during her act at Gifford Circus, Marlborough, UK.
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  • A strong man poses outside Gifford Circus, Marlborough, UK.
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  • Man peeks backstage at a magic show where a Shadipur artist is appearing, New Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
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  • Bhagwan Das Bhatt, rehearses in his home. Bhagwan Das, a huge presence in Shadipur, is one of many artists that have travelled internationally to perform on a regular basis.<br />
Shadipur Depot, New Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
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  • Bhagwan Das Bhatt, rehearses in his home. Bhagwan Das, a huge presence in Shadipur, is one of many artists that have travelled internationally to perform on a regular basis.<br />
Shadipur Depot, New Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
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  • Musicians return to Shadipur after a night's work.Shadipur Depot, New Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
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  • Judduchkra Iqbal, a magician, dresses for a show behind the Red Fort<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    SFE_020717_0060.jpg
  • Bhagwan Das Bhatt, rehearses in his home. Bhagwan Das, a huge presence in Shadipur, is one of many artists that have travelled internationally to perform on a regular basis<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
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  • Musicians from Shadipur perform at a Mela or fair in Old Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
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  • A man and his performing monkey, Shadipur Depot, New Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
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  • Puran Bhatt, a puppeteer, on his roof. Puran is an international star with a master class every year in France. Many foreign puppet students come to stay at his house to be taught by him. Shadipur Depot, New Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
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  • A puppet maker and her puppets in afternoon light. It has been a tradition in this family for the women to paint and carve the puppets for the men to perform on.<br />
Shadipur Depot, New Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
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  • Judduchkra Iqbal dresses for a show behind the Red Fort. Iqbal, belongs to the tradition of stage magicians, that is exclusively Muslim. The Hindus and Muslims live in their own enclaves in Shadipur. Iqbal's house is spotless but he always refuses to be photographed there, ashamed of the poverty. He is shown here ready for a performance at the 'Perfect Health Mela' - a fair promoting health issues in Delhi.<br />
Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
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  • A family of acrobats practice their routine in Shadipur.Shadipur Depot, New Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
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  • A band member blows his trumpet during a street party in Shadipur. Shadipur Depot, New Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
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  • A man throws a party to celebrate his own death. It is not uncommon here for someone to throw a party for the whole neighbourhood which lasts for days and nights - in expectation that they might not be around for long...<br />
Shadipur Depot, New Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
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  • Kartall Bhatt listens to his father singing at their home in Shadipur. Kartall, 12, is being trained to sing himself. His voice may well be ruined when it breaks. Shadipur Depot, New Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
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  • Chand Baba, an elderly magician at his home, Shadipur Depot, New Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
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  • A boy practices his tabla drum in the street, Shadipur Depot, New Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
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  • Street scene in the tight, unplanned lanes of the slum. Shadipur Depot, New Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    sfe_020717_0004.jpg
  • Bhagwan Das Bhatt, rehearses in his home. Bhagwan Das, a huge presence in Shadipur, is one of many artists that have travelled internationally to perform on a regular basis<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    SFE_020717_0066.jpg
  • Bhagwan Das Bhatt, rehearses in his home. Bhagwan Das, a huge presence in Shadipur, is one of many artists that have travelled internationally to perform on a regular basis<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
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  • A performers son in a gold shirt, Shadipur Depot, New Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
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  • A boy uses a polystyrene pack as a drum as he and his friend scavenge for rubbish to sell. Shadipur Depot. Shadipur Depot, New Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
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  • Raffan and Chi-Chi perform grisly street magic routine. At turns bawdy, lewd and gory, Raffans act is a master class in keeping the audience rapt, while keeping one eye out for the police (who must be bribed to turn a blind eye). The act which culminates in Chi-Chi being assaulted, draws a big crowd who genuinely didnt seem to realise it was fake blood. For the show, Raffan made nearly Rs1000. Shadipur Depot, New Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
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  • A performer carries a giant puppet through the lanes of Shadipur.Shadipur Depot, New Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    sfe_020717_0022.jpg
  • Raffan and Chi-Chi perform a grisly street magic routine. At turns bawdy, lewd and gory, Raffans act is a master class in keeping the audience rapt, while keeping one eye out for the police (who must be bribed to turn a blind eye). The act which culminates in Chi-Chi being assaulted, draws a big crowd who genuinely didnt seem to realise it was fake blood. For the show, Raffan made nearly Rs1000. Shadipur Depot, New Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    sfe_020717_0011.jpg
  • Puran Bhatt, a puppeteer, on his roof. Puran is an international star with a master class every year in France. Many foreign puppet students come to stay at his house to be taught by him. Shadipur Depot, New Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
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  • Chand Pasha, a magician with a hypnotist act, Shadipur Depot, New Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    sfe_020717_0007.jpg
  • Reenu, 15 and her brother practice their contortions. Reenu and her family are trained by her mother, herself a former acrobat. The children, when babies, were stretched and contorted to make their bones pliable for the act. Shadipur Depot, New Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    sfe_020717_0006.jpg
  • A performer practices his tightrope walking (or high-wire) act in the slums of Shadipur.<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
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  • Musicians from Shadipur perform at a Mela or fair in Old Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
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  • A boy walks through Shadipur on his way to a show. Shadipur Depot, New Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
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  • Two sons carry their father home who is drunk. Alcohol and related violence are common in Shadipur. Shadipur Depot, New Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
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  • A woman hurries through the lanes of Shadipur. The slum is dangerous and many men are often drunk and abusive. Shadipur Depot, New Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    sfe_020717_0012.jpg
  • Reenu, 15 and her brother practice their contortions. Reenu and her family are trained by her mother, herself a former acrobat. The children, when babies, were stretched and contorted to make their bones pliable for the act. Shadipur Depot, New Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    sfe_020717_0005.jpg
  • A performer practices his tightrope walking (or high-wire) act in the slums of Shadipur.<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
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  • Men waiting to send horses to a wedding show from ther stables in Shadipur<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    SFE_020717_0069.jpg
  • A puppeteer makes his puppet dance<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    SFE_020717_0067.jpg
  • Reenu, 15, practices her contortions. Reenu and her family are trained by her mother, herself a former acrobat. The children, when babies, were stretched and contorted to make their bones pliable for the act. <br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    SFE_020717_0077.jpg
  • Kartall Bhatt listens to his father singing at their home in Shadipur. Kartall, 12, is being trained to sing himself. His voice may well be ruined when it “breaks”.<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    SFE_020717_0076.jpg
  • Vishal Bhatt breathes fire above Shadipur. The Bhatts, a huge extended family of puppeteers, singers and dancers are all from Rajasthan. When the traditional nomadic lifestyles of courtly entertainers declined, the families moved to the cities to find work.<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    SFE_020717_0078.jpg
  • A chld plays outside her house in the lanes of Shadipur Depot<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    SFE_020717_0074.jpg
  • A boy practices his tabla drum in the street, Shadipur Depot<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
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  • Reenu, 15, practices her contortions. Reenu and her family are trained by her mother, herself a former acrobat. The children, when babies, were stretched and contorted to make their bones pliable for the act. <br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
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  • A boy walks through Shadipur on his way to a show<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
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  • Puppet heads lie on the roof of a puppeteer in Shadipur<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
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  • Children play in the alleyways of the Shadipur slum<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
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  • A man and his performing monkeys<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
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  • A boy on his way to perform his magic act at a wedding waits for a lift by the side of the road<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
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  • A performer practices his tightrope walking (or high-wire) act in the slums of Shadipur.<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
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  • A performer practices his tightrope walking (or high-wire) act in the slums of Shadipur.<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
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  • Raffan and Chi-Chi perform grisly street magic routine. At turns bawdy, lewd and gory, Raffan, the act is a master class in keeping the audience rapt, while keeping one eye out for the police (who must be bribed to turn a blind eye). The act which culminates in Chi-Chi being assaulted, draws a big crowd who genuinely did not seem to realise it was fake blood. For the show, Raffan made nearly Rs1000.The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
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  • A performer carries a giant puppet through the lanes of Shadipur<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
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  • A girl walks past the embankment of Shadipur Depot<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
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  • Reenu, 15, practices her contortions. Reenu and her family are trained by her mother, herself a former acrobat. The children, when babies, were stretched and contorted to make their bones pliable for the act. <br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
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  • Chand Pasha, a magician produces a bird from his sleeve<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
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  • A girl in the lanes of Shadipur Depot<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
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  • Graffiti artists work on their creations in spray paint street art and graffiti at the popular Leake Street Arches on 5th March 2021 in London, England, United Kingdom. Leake Street is a road tunnel in Lambeth, where graffiti is tolerated and encouraged regardless of the fact that it is against the law. The street is about 300 metres long, runs off York Road and under the platforms and tracks of Waterloo station.
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  • Graffiti artists work on their creations in spray paint street art and graffiti at the popular Leake Street Arches on 5th March 2021 in London, England, United Kingdom. Leake Street is a road tunnel in Lambeth, where graffiti is tolerated and encouraged regardless of the fact that it is against the law. The street is about 300 metres long, runs off York Road and under the platforms and tracks of Waterloo station.
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  • Graffiti artists work on their creations in spray paint street art and graffiti at the popular Leake Street Arches on 5th March 2021 in London, England, United Kingdom. Leake Street is a road tunnel in Lambeth, where graffiti is tolerated and encouraged regardless of the fact that it is against the law. The street is about 300 metres long, runs off York Road and under the platforms and tracks of Waterloo station.
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  • Rohini Devasher, an artist at home in Noida, near New Delhi, India<br />
Devasher (b.1978) is a significant Anglo-Indian artist. She has exhibited her works throughout India and the UK and is a recipient of many awards and residencies, including the KHOJ International Arts & Sciences Residency as well as the INLAKS Fine Art Award.
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  • An artist is incongruously enclosed in roadworks barriers at the busy junction of Piccadilly Circus in London's West End. Painting with an easel and applying careful brush strokes amid the noise and chaos of this busy traffic junction in the capital. A young man walks past barely noticing the artist as he strides through the heart of London's west end. But on the youth's t-shirt is a modern interpretation (wearing glasses and apparently spitting liquid into a cup) of Hans Memling's "Portrait of a Man with a Coin of the Emperor Nero (Bernardo Bembo)" German-born artist Jan van Mimnelinghe (Hans Memling, c. 1435-94) was well known all over Europe. During his lifetime, he painted commissions not only for the Burgundian Dukes, but also for patrons in Germany, Austria, Venice, Florence and London.
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  • Rohini Devasher, an artist at home in Noida, near New Delhi, India<br />
Devasher (b.1978) is a significant Anglo-Indian artist. She has exhibited her works throughout India and the UK and is a recipient of many awards and residencies, including the KHOJ International Arts & Sciences Residency as well as the INLAKS Fine Art Award.
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  • Rohini Devasher, an artist at home in Noida, near New Delhi, India<br />
Devasher (b.1978) is a significant Anglo-Indian artist. She has exhibited her works throughout India and the UK and is a recipient of many awards and residencies, including the KHOJ International Arts & Sciences Residency as well as the INLAKS Fine Art Award.
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  • Landscape painter Rob Pointon RBSA, MAFA who calls himself a 'Plein Air Artist' in Trafalgar Square, on 20th May 2019, in London, England. Rob Pointon (b1982) has been painting since he was a child under the tutelage of his artist Grandmother, and graduated in Fine Art from Aberystwyth University before studying at The Royal Drawing School in London. Rob is an Associate member of the ROI, a member of MAFA (Manchester Academy of Fine Arts).
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  • Landscape painter Rob Pointon RBSA, MAFA who calls himself a 'Plein Air Artist' in Trafalgar Square, on 20th May 2019, in London, England. Rob Pointon (b1982) has been painting since he was a child under the tutelage of his artist Grandmother, and graduated in Fine Art from Aberystwyth University before studying at The Royal Drawing School in London. Rob is an Associate member of the ROI, a member of MAFA (Manchester Academy of Fine Arts).
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  • Landscape painter Rob Pointon RBSA, MAFA who calls himself a 'Plein Air Artist' in Trafalgar Square, on 20th May 2019, in London, England. Rob Pointon (b1982) has been painting since he was a child under the tutelage of his artist Grandmother, and graduated in Fine Art from Aberystwyth University before studying at The Royal Drawing School in London. Rob is an Associate member of the ROI, a member of MAFA (Manchester Academy of Fine Arts).
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  • Street artist works outside Chinese restaurant in London's Chinatown. Sitting on a low stool, the artist works colour from crayons onto a canvas, alongside pictures of Chinese food sold in the restaurant on Gerrards Street in Soho, Westminster.
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  • Artist Gustav Metzger 1926 - 2017 Photographed in Hackney, East London 2016. Gustav Metzger, born to Polish Jewish parents, arrived in England in 1939 from Nazi Germany as a refugee under the auspices of the Refugee Children Movement. He and his brother survived the holocaust in which most of his family perished. Gustav Metzgers was an artist and political activist who developed the concept of Auto-Destructive Art and the Art Strike in a career spanning more than 65 years. In his art he incorporated materials ranging from trash to old newspapers, liquid crystals to industrial materials, and even acid and much of his work was influenced by his experience of the mass destruction of the second world war as well as the detrimental impact of humans on anture. His radical approach to art and politics and his concept of auto-destruction has inspired a string of artists.
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  • Artist Gustav Metzger 1926 - 2017 Photographed in Hackney, East London 2016. Gustav Metzger, born to Polish Jewish parents, arrived in England in 1939 from Nazi Germany as a refugee under the auspices of the Refugee Children Movement. He and his brother survived the holocaust in which most of his family perished. Gustav Metzgers was an artist and political activist who developed the concept of Auto-Destructive Art and the Art Strike in a career spanning more than 65 years. In his art he incorporated materials ranging from trash to old newspapers, liquid crystals to industrial materials, and even acid and much of his work was influenced by his experience of the mass destruction of the second world war as well as the detrimental impact of humans on anture. His radical approach to art and politics and his concept of auto-destruction has inspired a string of artists.
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  • (EDITORS NOTE: Image contains graphic material) Explicit art installation ‘Donald Trump and Miss Universe’ by English artist Alison Jackson on the back of a truck in Soho on 30th October 2020 in London, United Kingdom. The artwork shows Donald Trump with American flags, wearing a Miss Universe sash having intercourse with a woman in a red dress balanced on a table. Jackson is a contemporary BAFTA and multi award winning artist who explores the cult of celebrity and is known in particular for her photographs of lookalike celebrities.
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  • (EDITORS NOTE: Image contains graphic material) Explicit art installation ‘Donald Trump and Miss Universe’ by English artist Alison Jackson on the back of a truck in Soho on 30th October 2020 in London, United Kingdom. The artwork shows Donald Trump with American flags, wearing a Miss Universe sash having intercourse with a woman in a red dress balanced on a table. Jackson is a contemporary BAFTA and multi award winning artist who explores the cult of celebrity and is known in particular for her photographs of lookalike celebrities.
    20201030_trump miss universe_017.jpg
  • People take pictures of explicit art installation ‘Donald Trump and Miss Universe’ by English artist Alison Jackson on the back of a truck in Soho on 30th October 2020 in London, United Kingdom. The artwork shows Donald Trump with American flags, wearing a Miss Universe sash having intercourse with a woman in a red dress balanced on a table. Jackson is a contemporary BAFTA and multi award winning artist who explores the cult of celebrity and is known in particular for her photographs of lookalike celebrities.
    20201030_trump miss universe_013.jpg
  • (EDITORS NOTE: Image contains graphic material) Explicit art installation ‘Donald Trump and Miss Universe’ by English artist Alison Jackson on the back of a truck in Soho on 30th October 2020 in London, United Kingdom. The artwork shows Donald Trump with American flags, wearing a Miss Universe sash having intercourse with a woman in a red dress balanced on a table. Jackson is a contemporary BAFTA and multi award winning artist who explores the cult of celebrity and is known in particular for her photographs of lookalike celebrities.
    20201030_trump miss universe_014.jpg
  • (EDITORS NOTE: Image contains graphic material) Explicit art installation ‘Donald Trump and Miss Universe’ by English artist Alison Jackson on the back of a truck in Soho on 30th October 2020 in London, United Kingdom. The artwork shows Donald Trump with American flags, wearing a Miss Universe sash having intercourse with a woman in a red dress balanced on a table. Jackson (seen here in the truck) is a contemporary BAFTA and multi award winning artist who explores the cult of celebrity and is known in particular for her photographs of lookalike celebrities.
    20201030_trump miss universe_015.jpg
  • (EDITORS NOTE: Image contains graphic material) Explicit art installation ‘Donald Trump and Miss Universe’ by English artist Alison Jackson on the back of a truck in Soho on 30th October 2020 in London, United Kingdom. The artwork shows Donald Trump with American flags, wearing a Miss Universe sash having intercourse with a woman in a red dress balanced on a table. Jackson is a contemporary BAFTA and multi award winning artist who explores the cult of celebrity and is known in particular for her photographs of lookalike celebrities.
    20201030_trump miss universe_012.jpg
  • (EDITORS NOTE: Image contains graphic material) Explicit art installation ‘Donald Trump and Miss Universe’ by English artist Alison Jackson on the back of a truck in Soho on 30th October 2020 in London, United Kingdom. The artwork shows Donald Trump with American flags, wearing a Miss Universe sash having intercourse with a woman in a red dress balanced on a table. Jackson is a contemporary BAFTA and multi award winning artist who explores the cult of celebrity and is known in particular for her photographs of lookalike celebrities.
    20201030_trump miss universe_003.jpg
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